This was probably the best AirBnB experience for us. We loved the authentic feel, the location (more on that later) and the host. Pupe greeted us personally and showed us the place. She kissed all of us on both cheeks, which was such a cool thing you don’t expect from a host. We loved that!
The location was perfect for us. We walked to the market, walked to so many cool bars and restaurants that are located right in the block! We highly recommend this location if you don’t mind the hustle and bustle. As New Yorkers, we felt very much at home in a busy Bangkok.
The place was very clean and thought through. Caution: Make sure you can deal with stairs that are on metal rails! My mom ( a 53-year-old plump woman) was afraid to go by herself in the dark. My boyfriend and I were fine, but this is something to keep in mind if you travel with parents.
Our bed was great (we were on the upper level) but my mom’s bed was super hard. Perhaps, it’s a tradition but I felt bad for my mom having to sleep on almost no mattress. Again, make sure you are okay with one hard bed. Additionally, the sound of the street is loud. Pupe runs a restaurant downstairs, so the sounds from the street come through in a big way. This is definitely not suitable for a light sleeper, but we were fine.
To summarize, great place to stay if you are looking for something unique and extravagant. We loved it, but I know my mom would have preferred a more comfortable place (nicer bed, no stairs to climb and less street noise) for herself.